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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1931
Page
4
Paul V. McNutt former national commander of the American Legion and active Democratic candidate for Indiana governor is expected to play a prominent role at a Democratic rally in Madison Indiana next Tuesday June 30. The event is viewed as a counter to recent anti McNutt meetings by factional opponents.
A picnic site near Lebanon where discarded morsels caused death of two girls Virginia and Ann Simmons is shown by Dee Stout the park custodian. The incident stems from a poison picnic event at the Indiana location.
Des Mond Jeans, once a promising stage performer, turns pro in New York and wins four of five pro bouts by knockout. The heavy amateur champion who left the stage for boxing now shows a powerful punch and a working ring presence.
The article traces cosmetics knowledge to ancient times, noting vast use of perfumes and an abundance of substances. It cites Egyptian Greek and Roman writings as forming a substantial historical library on the subject.
Wiley Post, famed aviator, sacrificed an eye when a steel shard pierced his optic. Despite losing sight in one eye, he pursued record setting flights becoming a pioneer in aviation. He remains a symbol of risk taking and innovation in early air exploration.
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